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Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route

8 days
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Start and end in Marangu
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route - Intrepid Travel

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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
12
Physical rating:
Extreme
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
63676

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Chagga caves near Marangu
  • Hike through lush forests on Kilimanjaro
  • Camp by Kilimanjaro's only permanent lake
  • Ascend to Uhuru Peak for sunrise views
  • Descend and celebrate with a hot shower
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Marangu
  2. Day 2 Simba Camp
  3. Day 3 Kikelewa Caves
  4. Day 4 Mawenzi Tarn
  5. Day 5 Kibo Camp/Uhuru Peak
  6. Day 6 Uhuru Peak/Horombo Camp
  7. Day 7 Marangu
  8. Day 8 Marangu
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  • Transport

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel
    Days 1, 7

  • Camping (with toilet facilities)

    Camping
    Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Intrepid Travel

4.6
(8,835 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,300

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

96%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    4.6
  • AW
    · January 21st, 2017
    FANTASTIC trip! Plenty of good, fresh food on our trip - share out the rest of your snacks with the porters to enjoy so they don't have to carry it up. I had nasty altitude sickness (grey in face, vomiting, stopping to rest for 3 seconds after every step) and had decided against going the whole way up, despite missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. The guides (Onex and Mike) had enough experience to say I could make it, and they then proceeded to help me right up to the very top!! (Also helped me very quickly descend afterwards!) Our ENTIRE group made it to the top (one a bit later then the rest) thanks to the brilliant guides/porters. Onex really cares for his team and it showed, so I am 100% sure that this trek was ethically thought-out. If you do this trek, TAKE NEW/OLD JACKETS/SOCKS/GAITERS/CARIBENA CLIPS/ESPECIALLY WARM SLEEPING BAGS/MATS TO DONATE TO THE PORTERS ON THE VERY FIRST DAY (as awkward as it feels) because the average temp in Tanzania is 25*C so those starting out as porters have no reason to have purchased warm clothing prior to their career starting. Also walking poles 100% worth it because I couldn't raise my knees on their own to climb upwards on day 4 and the ability to use my arms to offload burden saved me!
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience Amy! We love to hear that our guides made your trip. Also, great advice for future travelers.
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    Trip date: October 2015
  • Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route reviewer 2
    · July 16th, 2015
    Great trip! Just prepare yourself with plenty of excercise/hiking/running preferably at altitude. Have the right gear! Guides, organisation was excellent. Can't fault intrepid at all for this. Amazing experience I will never forget.
    Trip date: July 2015
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    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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